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BF53 COU

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,578 mi
Last recorded164,578 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 COU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 164,578 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 160,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 154,017 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 143,705 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 143,704 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength upper shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 139,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 137,815 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 137,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper air bag mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 134,374 miles

Rear wiper detrated

Fail 14 Dec 2018 134,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper detrated

Pass 21 Dec 2017 130,533 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 130,533 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 127,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 127,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 121,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 121,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 109,763 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Oct 2012 95,960 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 95,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 84,769 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 75,868 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 65,409 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 51,566 miles

both front wipers slightly torn

slight movement on n/s front outer track rod end

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,747 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,024 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 37,024 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,695 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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BF53 COU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF53 COU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF53 COU registered?

BF53 COU is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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